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Barred Cuckooshrike

Coracina lineata

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.9 cm
Weight
79.95 g
Family
Campephagidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Barred Cuckooshrike is a medium-sized cuckooshrike of the family Campephagidae found in forests and forest edges across the Moluccas, New Guinea, and northeastern Australia. Weighing about 79.95g with a wingspan of 27.9cm, it has finely barred underparts. It moves through the forest canopy in small flocks, feeding on insects and fruit.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.9 cm 11.0 in
Weight 79.95 g 2.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SA.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes)
Genus Coracina
Species Coracina lineata

Distribution

Barred Cuckooshrike has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Barred Cuckooshrike endangered?
The Barred Cuckooshrike has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Cuckooshrike nest?
Nest type: SA.
How big is the Barred Cuckooshrike?
The Barred Cuckooshrike has a wingspan of 27.9 cm, weight of 79.95 g.
What order and family does the Barred Cuckooshrike belong to?
The Barred Cuckooshrike (Coracina lineata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Campephagidae.

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